Boise man gets 35 to life for August murder, shooting

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — A Boise man was sentenced to 35 years and up to life in prison Thursday for the murder of a 45-year-old man.

Carlos Sandoval, 25, was arrested and charged on Aug. 2, 2019, with first-degree murder, aggravated battery and enhancement of using a deadly weapon in commission of a felony.

Sandoval shot and killed the victim in a Boise residence the two were living in. Sandoval also struck another person with a bullet.

In November 2019, Sandoval pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and his other charges were dropped

The Ada County Prosecutor’s Office asked for a fixed life sentence in the case. The prosecutor cited Sandoval’s criminal history and mentioned a lack of remorse and desire to commit violent crimes in the future.

Sandoval was sentenced to life in prison, with 35 years of those to be served before being eligible for parole.

“It appears to me that since a young age [Sandoval] has reacted in a way that has left victims in his wake, and oftentimes, victims that should be closest to him,” the judge said. “It is clear the defendant has an outlook on life and use of violence that is disturbing and dangerous.”